Greetings Survivors!

We've just released a new patch to address critical issues and a sprinkle of some more goodies. Here's what's new:

• Fixed an issue causing some player data to be overwritten for clients connected to servers.
  
• Fixed a bug where players would incorrectly spawn on the coast after loading their save.
  
• Resolved a situation where players became permanently stuck in a rad storm if saving and reloading during the event.
  
• Added additional security on the resource manager save loading to prevent a crash.
  
• Made the load screen window wider on the main menu.

• Admin Menu: Keycards can now be spawned directly from the admin menu (for all the cheaters out there).
  
• Balance Update: Lowered gunpowder requirements across various bullet types, making crafting ammo less resource-intensive.
  
• World Enhancements: Expanded road infrastructure with additional roadside elements, including light poles, guard rails, and more, for a richer exploration experience.
  
• Further improvements and developments on the Cave POI.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback. Keep the suggestions coming!

Happy surviving!

Survivors, a major update is here! This release refines and expands upon the v0.4.18 Beta Branch, bringing a rad system rework, upgraded save mechanics, an all-new ambient sound manager, gamemode presets, achievements, and much more! Thank you to those who helped us test out the beta branch! Let’s break it down.



The radiation system has been revamped! Expect better balancing, new rad-tier mechanics, and a host of new rad-related items to help you survive.

The old radiation system was just percentage-based, where having certain clothing items or accessories equipped would lead to a lower percentage of radiation poisoning. The new system is now tier-based, meaning that different zones will require a greater tier of radiation protection. If you get 100 protection, you have now reached LEGENDARY status and are immune to radiation poisoning. There are a few different routes to achieve 100 rad protection, a little tip… take advantage of your accessory slots!

• New Rad Med Container – Find the new anti-rad meds more in high rad areas.
  
• Spirulina Algae (grows in toxic water areas) – Can now be crafted into:
  - Spirulina Algae Cig
  - Spirulina Algae Tea
  - Spirulina Algae Pills

We’re overhauling saves to ensure better stability and functionality:

• Save history tracking (e.g., ABC, ABC_1, ABC_2) – Never lose track of past saves.
  
• Backup saves now listed separately in the Load Menu.
  
• Fixed world container saves – No more lost items due to missing data.
  
• Vehicle saves now preserved when using the save fixer.
  
• UI tweaks for Load Menu integration into Pause & Main Menus.

• A new ambient sound system adds immersive environmental audio that changes based on the time of day.

We’re introducing pre-configured settings for different gameplay styles.

• HardcoreModeSettings
  
• MoreLootSettings

Implemented 10 achievements!

• Major bunker loot buffs
  
• Fixed containers with incorrect interact names
  
• Fixed Tainted Guzzler issue – Now properly cleans in a campfire or furnace.
  
• Fixed MainLevel collisions
  
• Added missing ladders
  
• Fixed minimap inconsistencies (Thanks to ClusterDuck & others!)
  
• Increased loot across all sources (containers, AI, road warriors, etc.).
  
• RadRX now has 8 uses, visually represented by its pill mesh.
  
• More stones can now be picked up in the environment.
  
• Mouse input in vehicles now respects sensitivity & inverted settings.
  
• Fixed admin teleport bug – You can now teleport across the map (allegedly).
  
• Improved reload animations for shotguns when swapping items.
  
• Quickbind Timer adjustment – Prevents multiple hotkey spamming.
  
• New tooltips added for key items (e.g., keycards now indicate usage locations).
  
• Further developments on the Cave POI
  
• Added keycards to admin spawn list

This update was majorly driven by the community's feedback. Thank you all so much for taking the time to help take the game to the next level! Stay tuned, we have another exciting update coming at the beginning of April!!!

We're rolling out changes to the core save system, and we need survivors to help stress-test it on the Beta Branch (Enlist Below 🫡). This update also includes a rad system revamp, loot improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life enhancements. More to come in the official public update, but let’s break it down:

• Loot increased across all sources (containers, AI, road warriors, etc.).
  
• Rad System revamped – now uses tiers instead of modifiers for better balancing.
  
• Minimap fixes for more consistent interaction (thanks to ClusterDuck & others!).
  
• RadRX now has 8 uses, visually represented by its pill mesh.
  
• More stones can now be picked up across MainLevel.

• Save history tracking added (e.g., ABC, ABC_1, ABC_2).
  
• Backup saves now listed separately in the Load Menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where world containers weren’t saving properly, leading to lost items.
  
• Vehicle saves are now preserved when using the save fixer.
  
• Adjusted UI elements (Pause & Main Menus) to integrate with the new Load Menu system.

• Mouse input in vehicles now respects sensitivity & inverted settings.
  
• Fixed admin teleport bug – (fixed an issue when trying to interact with players outside of the players net relevance bubble). Fully fixed in v0.4.19.

• Fixed various collision issues and LOD adjustments.
  
• Further developments on Cave POI.
  
• Fixed reload animation glitch on shotguns when swapping items.
  
• Improved Quickbind Timer – prevents spamming multiple hotkeys at once.
  
• Added new tooltips for key items (e.g., keycards now indicate where to use them).
  
• Added new nature ambient tech – still being fine-tuned before the next update.
  
• Setup 3D text fonts for Russian, Chinese, Japanese. Text in tutorial should now localize better to these languages.
  
• Fixed two bugs that would separately result in the player holding a glitched gun.
  
• Fixed issue that would cause certain weapons looted from world containers to not load ammo properly.

This update is LIVE on our Beta Branch. We need you to push the new save system to its limits and report any issues.

https://discord.gg/vk8kz2CDEE ← Enlist in the Beta Branch!

Your feedback is invaluable in ensuring a smooth rollout for everyone.

Thanks for being part of the community, survivors! 🧟‍♂️🔦💾

No worries, survivors. There was just a small misstep made when we made the last build. It allowed everyone to be an admin without our authorization check... OOPS (Dev Ears fault): We often disable this check when doing testing in the editor and forgot to re-enable it. Not to worry, we turned it back on.

In better news, we added new types of tooltips to "important" items. The keycard is the perfect example of an important item. You'll notice they have a tip on where to use them! This was recommended by a few survivors and pointed out by Oreon:

We have made it much easier now! Thank you for the positive feedback, we have been listening with our dev "ear"s. Please keep it coming, as it helps our team significantly and shapes ZSGO.

We also added some new nature ambient tech that needs some tweaking. We are looking to tidy this up before the release of our next update.

Lastly, there were some collision fixes across MainLevel as usual!

Bummed you didn't get to try the admin menu? Well, you're in luck! You can follow our [url=https://zsgo.fandom.com/wiki/Guide_to_Setting_Up_Admin_Menu_in_ZSGO
] detailed steps here [/url] to set the admin menu up on your server!

Good luck out there survivors and prepare yourselves for the upcoming update, v0.4.18, which will come out in February!

P.S. You may be seeing some more keycards lyin around. (shhhhh)

The v0.4.16 More Vehicles Update introduces a variety of new vehicles, updated vehicle mechanics, and features that enhance your gameplay experience. Let’s dive into what’s new survivors!

We’ve expanded the roster with 14 brand-new vehicles, each with unique designs and functionality:

• Pinkman’s RV
  
• The Bussin'
  
• Hummingvee
  
• Urnal
  
• Military Truck
  
• Farm Truck
  
• Mini Truck
  
• Groovy Van (Mini Van)
  
• Strangers Van
  
• Smoll Car (Sedan)
  
• Granny Scoot
  
• Uver (Taxi)
  
• Convertible Stang
  
• Exotic Goatbo

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2 New Vehicle Traders: Explore new locations to find the new vehicles for trade.
Farm Truck: Added to the original vehicle trader’s inventory for sale.
Tweaked Vehicle Mechanics: All AI now take vehicle impact damage, making vehicles a powerful tool in combat.
Diversified engine sounds for a more immersive experience.


NEW LEVEL! Armory Sandbox Map: A brand-new map that includes all vehicles, traders, armor, weapons, and a space for creative building and fun with friends.
Winter Season Holiday Content Reverted: Festive decorations and snow have been removed, reverting to the pre-holiday main menu design.
Fixed a bug relating the the weather cycle - thank you to survivor's Kenshi & GonZoville for reporting this in Discord!
Cave POI Update: Added more rocks :) (bigger level update underway using what we learned from the Sewer POI).


Adjusted Vehicle Mechanics:
Standardized naming conventions for all vehicles.
Updated vehicle trunks for consistency and balance.
Tweaked fuel capacities across the board.
New Icons and Missing Additions: Enhanced vehicle icons for easier identification.


This update adds more variety and there’s still lots more to come! We’re working on exciting features, including level expansions, the end game, and further gameplay optimizations. Stay tuned for more announcements survivors.

Get ready to hit the roads in ZSGO! Happy driving!

- ZSGO Dev Team

As we celebrate a full year since the official launch of ZSGO, we’re excited to bring you the v0.4.15 Winter Update, packed with festive cheer, snow, ice, fixes, and for what’s to come in 2025. Thank you all so much for your support, survivors <3 Where does the time go?

The Snow IS BACK!
Winter is here, and while the snow has always been part of our seasonal weather schedule, it’s here to stay for the colder months! Survival just got a little chillier. Don't worry, the regular weather schedule is still in effect.

Santa Claws Returns!
Santa’s back with a sack full of juicy presents! Head over to his location and get your hands on his secret loot. (Santa might have some key cards for you if you were good this year ;)

More Presents, More Loot!
We’ve scattered presents and festive loot all around the world for you to find. Happy holidays, survivors!

Optimized Lighting on Main Level
We've reduced shader complexity on MainLevel, meaning you should see a boost in frame rates and smoother gameplay overall (esp when in the sewer!).

Main Menu Winter Redesign
The Main Menu has gotten a festive makeover and a fresh look!

Good Trader Vehicle Fix
Vehicle’s in the good trader POI were having some trouble navigating in and out of the entrance/swamp area, but it’s been fixed. Thank you for the reports.

Removed Floating World Items
We’ve cleaned up some issues with floating world items that were disrupting the world’s realism.

Sewer Cue Location Fix
The sewer cue box was slightly sticking outside of the POI, causing players on the beach or outside of the sewer to hear some sound effects intended only to be heard inside the sewer POI.

Fixed Spawn Inside Rock Mesh
Players reported spawning inside a rock mesh on the beach - this issue has been resolved.

Fixed Main Menu Cue Loop
The Main Menu cue loop stopped looping, but should be working now (allegedly fixed).

Added Teleport Locations
New teleportation locations have been added to improve navigation and make your travels a bit easier when using the admin menu. > Admin Menu ZSGO <[zsgo.fandom.com]

Nav Mesh Regeneration for All Levels
All levels, including demo and tutorial, were using old optimizations. We’ve regenerated the nav meshes for a smoother experience and more responsive gameplay from all AI.

Randomized Door State Fixed on Tutorial
The randomized door state on the tutorial and other important POIs has been corrected to prevent any unwanted surprises. Sorry for those who encountered any freebie doors / locked ones - and thank you for reporting!

Exciting Updates in the Works
Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes, ready for 2025. We can’t wait for another amazing year with you all as we continue to enhance and expand ZSGO. Thank you for putting your trust in our small team & dreams.

As we celebrate ZSGO’s first year, let’s take a moment to look back on the incredible progress we’ve made together. Here’s a detailed list of all major updates from the past year:


We’re thrilled to celebrate this one-year milestone and excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey so far, and we look forward to another year of adventure, survival, and community in ZSGO! YOU GUYS ARE SERIOUSLY THE FREAKING BEST COMMUNITY <3
Happy holidays, and here’s to an even better 2025! 🎉 THANK YOU

- Team ZSGO

Tip if you don't want to read and rather experience the sewer on your own: It is located at X: 168687 Y: 155846 Z: -4250

Howdy Survivors!

We're excited to bring you the latest patch notes for Update v0.4.14 - The Sewer Rat Update. This release introduces new features, improvements, and fixes to make your survival experience more thrilling and immersive. Let's dive into what's new:

• You can now pause the game while in single-player mode! The entire game state will freeze when you open the menu.

• The game now saves the time of day and weather, ensuring your environment stays consistent when you return.

• Enhanced build menu with new icons and sounds to improve navigation and usability.

• Doors now spawn with randomized states: open, closed, locked, or destroyed.

• A new craftable item to deal with locked doors:
  
• Recipe: 1 Hammer + 2 Cans
  
• Craftable in the Survivor Crafting menu.

Explore the dangerous new Sewer POI, featuring:
Mutated zombies with new animations & meshes that are covered in radiation poisoning.
Beware of the toxic water, complete with a radiation screen effect.
Light up wall torches using wood to navigate dark areas.
[Dohlbrak’s Deposit]
Improved post-processing effects for a more immersive lighting experience.
Fixed problematic collisions for smoother gameplay.
Skeletons, webs, pumpkins, and Halloween-themed assets have been cleared away.
Improved navigation mesh allows zombies to climb stairs and follow you to new areas.
Corrected a few item icons for better clarity and usability in trader menus.
Adjustments made to ensure the pause system works flawlessly in single-player mode, even when loading or saving.
Resolved issues with weather and time state not saving/loading properly.

Thank you for continuing to support ZSGO! As always, your feedback helps us refine the game and deliver the best possible experience. Jump in, explore the sewers [rad suit up], and stay vigilant—those Dweller Zombies don’t play around!
See you in the apocalypse,

The ZSGO Team

Hello, survivors!

We’re excited to roll out the Halloween Update v0.4.13, packed with spooky new content and important fixes. This update introduces tons of new features for both the Main game and the Demo, along with performance improvements and bug fixes.

Below is a breakdown of everything included in this update:


Meat Piles (Zombie spawners that need to be destroyed) have been added to both DemoLand and MainLevel. These will now be a key part of your survival challenge!

New Blind Mutant AI: This new enemy only reacts to sound and hits much harder than zombies. Watch your step and be super quiet!

New Skeleton Zombies: Skeleton zeds have been added to the rad zed, armored zed, and random zombie pools.

Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Pie Slices: Seasonal food items have been added. Yum! A Fall classic, that warms your heart when you’re starving in the apocalypse.

New Foliage: 3 new types have been added to celebrate the season—Carved Pumpkin Patches, Single Door Cobwebs, and Double Door Cobwebs. Expect pumpkins and cobwebs across the map, with certain areas keeping them permanently (caves, farms, etc.).

Round 1 Localizations: Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, French & Arabic.

Demo Update: DemoLand has received a fresh update, that brings many new features that the main game provides. They too, get to experience the Halloween vibe as we celebrate Scream Fest.

Demo Vehicle Trader: A new vehicle trader has been added to DemoLand, offering a variety of vehicles.
Full Backtrack to Demo: Added our full backtrack to the demo.

New Map Player Marker: Players now have a more precise marker on the map.


Two Pairs of Hands Bug: Added insurance to ensure there will never be two hands displayed simultaneously.

Zombie Attack Bug: Fixed an issue where zombies would stop attacking the player after chasing them.

LOD Fixes: Several meshes (truck with cargo, tree stump, etc.) with incorrect LODs rendering into triangles have been corrected.


Server Zombie Spawn Limits: Server hosts can now limit zombie spawns per player (default 10 zombies/AI per player). This should significantly improve performance for all players.

AI Spawn Cooldowns: Increased minimum and maximum time values for AI Spawn Cooldowns. After an AI spawn point is used, it will take 10-33 minutes to reactivate it. This helps reduce constant zombie spawn waves.

In-Game Save File Creation: The game now always creates a save file when launched if one with the same name doesn't already exist. This change also applies to dedicated servers and fixes some edge case log-off issues.

Video Settings Fix: The in-game video settings button is now correctly linked to the proper widget.
Floating Melee Weapon Fix: Fixed a bug where slower framerates could cause floating melee weapons when switching from a gun.

Gunfire Sound Fix: Fixed muzzle location not being set properly, affecting gunfire sound positioning for the AI.


New Animation Cues: Improved and added new animations across the board for a more polished experience.

Resource Shrink Effect: A visual effect was added when harvesting resources. You'll now see resources shrinking as you gather them.

Tree Jostle Effect: Trees will now jostle when hit with an axe, adding more immersion to resource gathering.
Explosion Effect for Meat Piles: Added explosion effect for destroying meat piles for added impact.

This update is a huge leap forward in refining the gameplay experience and celebrating the spooky season. As always, your feedback is invaluable to us. Please keep reporting any issues or bugs you encounter!

Report a Bug![zsgo.atlassian.net]

Happy Halloween and good luck out there, survivors!

Howdy Survivors,

We’re back with another update, and we’ve got some shiny new wheels to show off!

We’re introducing two brand-new vehicles to help you conquer the wasteland:

• The Muscle Car
  
• The Apocalyptic Truck

Whether you’re looking for speed or power, these rides are going to give you that edge when it comes to outrunning threats or cruising through MainLevel. Along with these new additions, we’ve made further MainLevel optimizations to improve performance and help make your survival a little smoother.

In our previous updates, we’ve squashed some bugs and made tweaks to stabilize things, but now we’re turning our focus back to expanding your world. Our team is working on implementing new points of interest scattered throughout for you to discover, each filled with unique dangers and resources. The demo is going to be refreshed next, offering a smoother and more polished experience for newcomers or anyone wanting to jump back in. And finally, we’re adding in new items and gear that will push your survival skills to the next level, ensuring you’re always ready for whatever comes your way.

Stay safe out there, and as always, we appreciate your ongoing support! There’s plenty more in the works, so keep your eyes peeled for future updates.

Until next time,

The ZSGO Team

P.S. Spooky season is just around the corner. Expect some new spooky elements in our October updates ;)